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Story by Reuters
2/13/25

Thailand Receives 260 Victims of Human Trafficking from Myanmar, Mostly Ethiopians, Army Says

Bangkok Reuters — Thailand has received 260 human trafficking victims, more than half of them Ethiopians, from Myanmar, its army said on Thursday, in a massive repatriation that comes amid a mounting crackdown on scam centers operating along a porous border.

Criminal gangs have trafficked hundreds of thousands of people and forced them to work in illegal online operations generating billions annually across Southeast Asia, especially along the Thai-Myanmar border, according to the United Nations.

“After screening the group and verifying their

News 12 Long Island
By Logan Crawford
2/11/25

Babylon Day Care Worker Faces Child Endangerment Charges; Accused of Being Intoxicated on the Job

Police said Maria Rubino was taking care the young children, ranging from four to eighteen months, when she passed out at Pride & Joy Child Care in Babylon.

A Babylon day care worker accused of being intoxicated while in the care of five children is facing child endangerment charges.

Police said Maria Rubino was taking care the young children, ranging from four to eighteen months, when she passed out at Pride & Joy

New York Daily News
By Theresa Braine
2/12/25

Wendy Williams Signs Affidavit Requesting End to Guardianship

Wendy Williams, after denying claims she’s in cognitive decline, has signed a legal document asking a judge to end the 2022 court-ordered guardianship imposed on her.

The affidavit requesting freedom dropped hours after TMZ released an hourlong documentary on streaming service Tubi, “TMZ Presents: Saving Wendy,” in which the outlet says she is on the mend and plans to request a jury trial if the judge turns her down.

The former talk-show host has been in a care facility since September 2022,

New York Post
By Alex Mitchell
2/11/25

Long Island Corrections Officer Swipes $110K in Payments Meant for Wife’s Back Surgery: DA

A Long Island corrections officer swiped $110,096 in insurance checks intended for his estranged wife’s back surgery, authorities say.

Christopher Kowalewski, 49, of Merrick stole 11 of his wife’s New York State Empire Plan reimbursement checks — with values ranging from $92,488 to $147 — for her March 2022 operation and used the dough for personal expenses, according to Nassau District Attorney Anne Donnelly.

Kowalewski allegedly cashed two of the checks and deposited the other

Newsday  
By John Asbury
02/06/25

Bloods Gang Members, Alleged LI Gang Leader in Georgia, Charged in New Indictment with Shootings, Robberies, Prosecutors Say

Four men, identified as Long Island Bloods gang members, were charged in an indictment Thursday in a series of shootings, drug crimes and robberies, along with a Long Island leader of the gang in Georgia, federal prosecutors said.

Dwayne Murray, 33, Kendrick Seymore, 22, both of Coram, Lavalle Wilson, 30, of Shirley, and Sheim Tevin Ramsey-Davis, 26, of Augusta, Georgia, were named in a 46-count indictment that included charges of racketeering and racketeering conspiracy,

New York Post  
By David Propper
02/04/25

Mental Health Facility Worker Accused of Groping Long Island Girl Who Was Missing for Weeks

A worker at a New York state-run mental health facility was arrested for allegedly having sexual contact with a Long Island teen who was receiving treatment after going missing for nearly a month, according to court records and reports.

DeShaun McClean, 42, became the ninth person charged in connection to the disturbing case after he allegedly groped the 14-year-old girl and watched her engage in sexual activity during her time at the facility